Best suburbs to live in Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 534
- Population: 4,402
- Median household income: $200,054
- Median home value: $933,000 (90% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 4,402
- Median household income: $200,054
- Median home value: $933,000 (90% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#30. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 533
- Population: 2,342
- Median household income: $206,750
- Median home value: $767,900 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,067 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+), Doherty Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 2,342
- Median household income: $206,750
- Median home value: $767,900 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,067 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+), Doherty Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#29. Orchard Lake Village, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 517
- Population: 19,091
- Median household income: $72,380
- Median home value: $261,200 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,048 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Spring Vale Christian School (grade A), Lansing Catholic High School (grade A minus), Lansing Christian School (grade B+)
- Population: 19,091
- Median household income: $72,380
- Median home value: $261,200 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,048 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Spring Vale Christian School (grade A), Lansing Catholic High School (grade A minus), Lansing Christian School (grade B+)
#28. Haslett, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 449
- Population: 2,610
- Median household income: $170,850
- Median home value: $641,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,807 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A), Ferry Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Faith Christian School (grade B)
- Population: 2,610
- Median household income: $170,850
- Median home value: $641,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,807 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A), Ferry Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Faith Christian School (grade B)
#27. Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 419
- Population: 83,562
- Median household income: $101,728
- Median home value: $319,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,401 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 83,562
- Median household income: $101,728
- Median home value: $319,000 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,401 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#26. Farmington Hills, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 369
- Population: 5,621
- Median household income: $136,094
- Median home value: $379,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,624 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), Lewis Maire Elementary School (grade A), George Defer Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), Faith Christian School (grade B), St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School (grade A)
- Population: 5,621
- Median household income: $136,094
- Median home value: $379,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,624 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), Lewis Maire Elementary School (grade A), George Defer Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), Faith Christian School (grade B), St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School (grade A)
#25. Grosse Pointe, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 358
- Population: 9,300
- Median household income: $107,156
- Median home value: $413,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,044 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Achieve Charter Academy (grade A+), Washtenaw Technical Middle College (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Mercy High School (grade A+)
- Population: 9,300
- Median household income: $107,156
- Median home value: $413,100 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,044 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Achieve Charter Academy (grade A+), Washtenaw Technical Middle College (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Mercy High School (grade A+)
#24. Plymouth, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 347
- Population: 39,151
- Median household income: $92,065
- Median home value: $367,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,365 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: Washtenaw International High School (grade A+), Huron High School (grade A+), Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (grade A+)
- Population: 39,151
- Median household income: $92,065
- Median home value: $367,500 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,365 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: Washtenaw International High School (grade A+), Huron High School (grade A+), Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (grade A+)
#23. Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 328
- Population: 5,333
- Median household income: $143,365
- Median home value: $288,700 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,078 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: H.H. Dow High School (grade A), Jefferson Middle School (grade A), Woodcrest Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Baptist Academy (grade B), Trinity Lutheran School (grade unavailable), Faith Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 5,333
- Median household income: $143,365
- Median home value: $288,700 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,078 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: H.H. Dow High School (grade A), Jefferson Middle School (grade A), Woodcrest Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Calvary Baptist Academy (grade B), Trinity Lutheran School (grade unavailable), Faith Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
#22. Larkin Charter Township, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 317
- Population: 16,338
- Median household income: $125,712
- Median home value: $309,700 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,717 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A), Brownell Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A)
- Population: 16,338
- Median household income: $125,712
- Median home value: $309,700 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,717 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A), Brownell Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A)
#21. Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 308
- Population: 76,041
- Median household income: $115,968
- Median home value: $359,800 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,497 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Rochester Adams High School (grade A+), Brewster Elementary School (grade A), Stoney Creek High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
- Population: 76,041
- Median household income: $115,968
- Median home value: $359,800 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,497 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Rochester Adams High School (grade A+), Brewster Elementary School (grade A), Stoney Creek High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
#20. Rochester Hills, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 291
- Population: 28,425
- Median household income: $150,153
- Median home value: $442,800 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,620 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Cross Creek Charter Academy (grade A+), Northern High School (grade A+), Ada Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: West Michigan Lutheran High School (grade A), Grand Rapids Christian High School (grade A minus), The Potter's House High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 28,425
- Median household income: $150,153
- Median home value: $442,800 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,620 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Cross Creek Charter Academy (grade A+), Northern High School (grade A+), Ada Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: West Michigan Lutheran High School (grade A), Grand Rapids Christian High School (grade A minus), The Potter's House High School (grade A minus)
#19. Forest Hills, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 258
- Population: 2,653
- Median household income: $178,167
- Median home value: $710,700 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,343 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), West Maple Elementary School (grade A), Birmingham Covington School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 2,653
- Median household income: $178,167
- Median home value: $710,700 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,343 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), West Maple Elementary School (grade A), Birmingham Covington School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#18. Franklin, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 246
- Population: 11,513
- Median household income: $128,333
- Median home value: $445,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,417 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), Lewis Maire Elementary School (grade A), George Defer Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A), Loyola High School (grade B minus)
- Population: 11,513
- Median household income: $128,333
- Median home value: $445,100 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,417 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), Lewis Maire Elementary School (grade A), George Defer Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A), Loyola High School (grade B minus)
#17. Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 219
- Population: 58,053
- Median household income: $92,799
- Median home value: $289,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,260 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Berkley High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
- Population: 58,053
- Median household income: $92,799
- Median home value: $289,800 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,260 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Berkley High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
#16. Royal Oak, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 196
- Population: 11,385
- Median household income: $160,417
- Median home value: $451,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,700 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: City Middle/High School (grade A+), Cross Creek Charter Academy (grade A+), Excel Charter Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: West Michigan Lutheran High School (grade A), Grand Rapids Christian High School (grade A minus), The Potter's House High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 11,385
- Median household income: $160,417
- Median home value: $451,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,700 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: City Middle/High School (grade A+), Cross Creek Charter Academy (grade A+), Excel Charter Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: West Michigan Lutheran High School (grade A), Grand Rapids Christian High School (grade A minus), The Potter's House High School (grade A minus)
#15. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 184
- Population: 122,216
- Median household income: $78,546
- Median home value: $416,500 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,472 (55% rent)
- Top public schools: Washtenaw International High School (grade A+), Huron High School (grade A+), Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (grade A+)
- Population: 122,216
- Median household income: $78,546
- Median home value: $416,500 (45% own)
- Median rent: $1,472 (55% rent)
- Top public schools: Washtenaw International High School (grade A+), Huron High School (grade A+), Community High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Michigan Islamic Academy (grade A+), Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (grade A+)
#14. Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 171
- Population: 10,018
- Median household income: $156,465
- Median home value: $409,200 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,528 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A)
- Population: 10,018
- Median household income: $156,465
- Median home value: $409,200 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,528 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Grosse Pointe South High School (grade A+), George Defer Elementary School (grade A), Grosse Pointe North High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: University Liggett School (grade A+), De La Salle Collegiate (grade A), Al-Ikhlas Training Academy (grade A)
#13. Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 165
- Population: 31,461
- Median household income: $136,274
- Median home value: $490,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,688 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Northville High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Moraine Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 31,461
- Median household income: $136,274
- Median home value: $490,800 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,688 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Northville High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Moraine Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Greenhills School (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#12. Northville Township, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 144
- Population: 6,088
- Median household income: $134,330
- Median home value: $431,500 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,245 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Northville High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Amerman Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Mercy High School (grade A+), Southfield Christian School (grade A+), Detroit Catholic Central High School (grade A+)
- Population: 6,088
- Median household income: $134,330
- Median home value: $431,500 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,245 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Northville High School (grade A+), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Amerman Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Mercy High School (grade A+), Southfield Christian School (grade A+), Detroit Catholic Central High School (grade A+)
#11. Northville, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 142
- Population: 15,150
- Median household income: $108,125
- Median home value: $275,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,309 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Berkley High School (grade A), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A), Rogers Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
- Population: 15,150
- Median household income: $108,125
- Median home value: $275,100 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,309 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Berkley High School (grade A), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A), Rogers Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
#10. Berkley, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 138
- Population: 44,016
- Median household income: $151,352
- Median home value: $542,400 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,723 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 44,016
- Median household income: $151,352
- Median home value: $542,400 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,723 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#9. Bloomfield Charter Township, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 122
- Population: 12,978
- Median household income: $102,838
- Median home value: $447,800 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,158 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Stoney Creek High School (grade A), Long Meadow Elementary School (grade A), Rochester High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Notre Dame Preparatory School (grade A+), Auburn Hills Christian School (grade A)
- Population: 12,978
- Median household income: $102,838
- Median home value: $447,800 (66% own)
- Median rent: $1,158 (34% rent)
- Top public schools: Stoney Creek High School (grade A), Long Meadow Elementary School (grade A), Rochester High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Notre Dame Preparatory School (grade A+), Auburn Hills Christian School (grade A)
#8. Rochester, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 97
- Population: 6,365
- Median household income: $184,815
- Median home value: $457,600 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,266 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Berkley High School (grade A), Burton Elementary School (grade A), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
- Population: 6,365
- Median household income: $184,815
- Median home value: $457,600 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,266 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Berkley High School (grade A), Burton Elementary School (grade A), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
#7. Huntington Woods, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 74
- Population: 11,486
- Median household income: $92,128
- Median home value: $262,400 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,228 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A), Longacre Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
- Population: 11,486
- Median household income: $92,128
- Median home value: $262,400 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,228 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (grade A+), Farmington Steam Academy (grade A), Longacre Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
#6. Farmington, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 60
- Population: 10,550
- Median household income: $162,364
- Median home value: $459,500 (94% own)
- Median rent: $1,529 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Beverly Elementary School (grade A), Birmingham Covington School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 10,550
- Median household income: $162,364
- Median home value: $459,500 (94% own)
- Median rent: $1,529 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Beverly Elementary School (grade A), Birmingham Covington School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#5. Beverly Hills, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 58
- Population: 21,738
- Median household income: $151,556
- Median home value: $679,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,803 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
- Population: 21,738
- Median household income: $151,556
- Median home value: $679,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,803 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Troy High School (grade A+), Wylie E. Groves High School (grade A+), Ernest W. Seaholm High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+)
#4. Birmingham, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 47
- Population: 65,870
- Median household income: $110,588
- Median home value: $380,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,584 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Novi High School (grade A+), Northville High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
- Population: 65,870
- Median household income: $110,588
- Median home value: $380,200 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,584 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Novi High School (grade A+), Northville High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit (grade A+), Brother Rice High School (grade A+)
#3. Novi, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 28
- Population: 87,170
- Median household income: $115,639
- Median home value: $375,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,461 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Troy High School (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
- Population: 87,170
- Median household income: $115,639
- Median home value: $375,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,461 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: International Academy (grade A+), Troy High School (grade A+), Bloomfield Hills High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Cranbrook Schools (grade A+), Detroit Country Day School (grade A+), The Roeper School - Grades 6-12 (grade A+)
#2. Troy, Michigan
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- Overall Rank: 8
- Population: 25,549
- Median household income: $88,298
- Median home value: $304,800 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,188 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A minus), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Population: 25,549
- Median household income: $88,298
- Median home value: $304,800 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,188 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A minus), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Okemos, Michigan
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